This gem is a rare, old mine (original discovery area) Russian Demantoid Garnet. This stone has many well formed classic "horsetail" inclusions. The interior of this gem is a virtual gemological garden!

This is a older crudely fashioned stone and was cut not for brightness but to frame the rare inclusions. Also the numerous horsetail inclusions have blocked some of the light return but is still fairly bright.

Great for collectors and a wonderful stone for gemology studies! Pretty enough for jewelry!